Savard not surprised that Hawks forced Game 7

Blackhawks Hall-of-Famer Denis Savard called into "The Dan Patrick Show" on Tuesday to talk about decisive Game 7 between the Blackhawks and Canucks.

Was he surprised that the Blackhawks were able to force a Game 7?

"Well, only four times it has happened in the history of hockey, so obviously the Hawks would be the fourth team to do it if they win tonight. The odds are pretty slim, so yeah I'm surprised in a sense. But, this group of kids know what it takes to win so in that sense I'm not surprised because they have lots of character and they've been there."

On Luongo not starting Game 6

"(Canucks coach) Alain Vigneault, his staff and upper management made that decision to go with Rory Schneider. Part of it too, and I know for a fact, that Vancouver has always loved the kid Schneider in goal for them and he's played this year 25 games or so and played very well for them. So, I wasn't surprised."

How tough is it to repeat as Stanley Cup champions?

"It's very tough to repeat as we know. I mean in hockey there is so much parity, you look at the series that's going on now, I'm not surprised how tough it is to repeat. Obviously you get off your summer routine because you get done so late. Then there are lots of people that want you that summer and a lot of things go on. So, your training is a little bit off compared to if you get beat in the first round."
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